Category Archives: Holy Spirit

right hearts

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Acts 8.  Saul’s heart had not yet been touched by the Holy spirit’s regeneration power, so his heart was not yet right. He was ravaging the church because of his evil ambition. Simon of Samaria’s heart was touched by the … Continue reading →

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witnesses to his resurrection

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Acts 1.  Luke’s Gospel was about what Jesus began to do and teach (1). Acts was about what he would continue to do and teach through his witnesses. He told his followers that the Holy Spirit would come upon them … Continue reading →

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afraid of a little theology?

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 19:47-20:44.  You have probably encountered some theological questions. These are questions that arise out of interpreting a text of scripture or trying to explain a mystery of the faith. As Jesus was making his last efforts to reach the … Continue reading →

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seeking holiness

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 11:1-36.  The kingdom of God is Holy Spirit empowered righteousness. A person in God’s kingdom prays for a minimum of things. She is satisfied with what is needed for today (3), but she begs for forgiveness and deliverance from … Continue reading →

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hometown advantage

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 4:14-44.  At first, things went quite well for Jesus when he visited his hometown of Nazareth.  All eyes were upon him, and they listened with approval as he explained about his ministry of rescuing the blind from their darkness, … Continue reading →

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empowerment or destruction?

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 3:1-22.  John the Baptist had the incredible responsibility to lead his nation to repentance in  preparation for the Messiah and his mission.  Isaiah encouraged the same nation to prepare themselves for the deliverance God wanted to give them (Isaiah … Continue reading →

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a new thing

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 43:16-44:5.  When the Israelites remembered all the miracles God did to deliver them, they never failed to remember when he made a “way in the sea path in the mighty waters” (43:16).  He opened the Red Sea and allowed … Continue reading →

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